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Cook Medical Thal-Quick Chest Tube Tray Recalled for Expiration Dates Exceeding Shelf Life

Cook Medical recalled the Thal-Quick Chest Tube Tray, reference part number C-TQTSY-3200, Order G07242, due to expiration dates that exceed true shelf life. The recall is active and worldwide. The hazard is labeling that misstates shelf life. Patients and healthcare providers should stop using the affected devices immediately and follow Cook’s recall instructions.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
March 5, 2026
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Cook
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Unknown
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL, PREGNANT, ELDERLY

What to Do Now

Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.

Immediate steps

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.

Check these identifiers

Brand
Cook
Product type
Chest Tube Tray
Model numbers
Reference Part Number C-TQTSY-3200, UDI (01)00827002072428(17)270221(10)NS15796862X, Lot Number NS15796862X, UDI (01)00827002072428(17)270301(10)NS15881832X, Lot Number NS15881832X.
Sold at
Unknown

Hazard Information

Products from the affected device lots were labeled with expiration dates that exceed the true shelf life.

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Cook Incorporated or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

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About This Product

The Thal-Quick Chest Tube Tray is a surgical accessory used in chest drainage procedures. It is distributed worldwide and intended for healthcare facilities.

Why This Is Dangerous

Expiration date labels that exceed the true shelf life could lead to use of outdated sterile or effective devices, potentially compromising sterility and patient safety.

Industry Context

This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided notice.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Locate Reference Part Number C-TQTSY-3200
  2. Check Lot Numbers NS15796862X and NS15881832X

Where to find product info

UDI and lot numbers are typically printed on the device packaging or accompanying labels.

What timeline to expect

Refunds or replacements are coordinated by Cook Medical; timelines vary by recall instructions.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Contact Cook Medical customer support
  • File a report with the FDA if manufacturers are unresponsive

How to prevent similar issues

  • Verify shelf-life labeling on future medical devices
  • Review UDI and lot codes upon receipt
  • Follow manufacturer recall communications promptly

Documentation advice

Keep the recall notice, product packaging, lot numbers, and any correspondence with Cook Medical as records.

Product Details

Product: Thal-Quick Chest Tube Tray. Reference Part Number: C-TQTSY-3200. UDI: 01)00827002072428(17)270221(10)NS15796862X and 01)00827002072428(17)270301(10)NS15881832X. Lot Numbers: NS15796862X, NS15881832X. Quantity: 2 units. Distribution: Worldwide. Recall Date: 2026-03-05. Status: ACTIVE.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • Expiration dates exceed true shelf life
  • Reference Part Number C-TQTSY-3200
  • Lot numbers NS15796862X and NS15881832X

Safety Guide

Not sure what to do next? Our guide walks you through the process step by step.

Read: What to Do When You Find a Recalled Product

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERALPREGNANTELDERLYPETS
Injury Types
POISONINGELECTRICALLACERATION

Product Details

Brand
Model Numbers
Reference Part Number C-TQTSY-3200
UDI (01)00827002072428(17)270221(10)NS15796862X
Lot Number NS15796862X
UDI (01)00827002072428(17)270301(10)NS15881832X
Lot Number NS15881832X.
Report Date
April 15, 2026
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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